March Break at Discovery Centre

Tickets

REGULAR ADMISSION

Secure your tickets in advance to lock in your spot! When booking, please select one of the timed slots.

MARCH 13th – 22nd
9:00AM – 12:00PM
1:00PM – 4:00PM

5:00PM – 8:00PM (March 19th only)

Tickets also available at the door, but we recommend arriving early for your preferred time slot to maximize your visit. Dome Theatre tickets sold separately.

MEMBERSHIPS

Did you know? Discovery Centre members are free with no reservation required! Our members skip the line with a valid membership at entry.

Three visits to Discovery Centre pays for your membership! PLUS get discounts on the Discovery Shop, Dome Theatre and Cafe, and early registration to Discovery Centre camps.

Interested in joining our membership family? See our membership options today!

Membership

Highlights

Sean Kenney’s Animal Super Powers made with LEGO® Bricks

Experience the amazing world of animals through larger-than-life brick sculptures! From super-strength to the ability to defy gravity – even regenerating limbs – learn all about the amazing creatures around us. Be inspired by the sculptures made with over 1,000,000 LEGO® bricks and make your own masterpiece!

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ACTIVITIES & EXPERIENCES

Science demos: get a front row seat to exciting chemistry, fire and electricity demonstrations from our staff scientists
Tide pool: visit sea creatures and magnificent marine microbes in our Ocean Gallery
See the stars: experience a presenter-led star show or immersive film in our Dome Theatre (tickets sold separately)
Bricktacular: Be wowed by our featured exhibit Sean Kenney’s Animal Super Powers made with LEGO® bricks
And so much more!

Dome Theatre Schedule

MARCH 1 – 8

Sunday - March 1st

9:20	3,2,1 Liftoff! (FR)
10:15	Mission: Discovery
11:00	Antarctica


1:50	Our Place In Space: Jupiter and Saturn
2:30	3,2,1 Liftoff!
3:30	Sky Stories: Winter Legends

Wednesday - March 4th

9:20	Sky Stories: Winter Legends
10:00	3,2,1 Liftoff!



1:50	One World, One Sky
2:30	Mission: Discovery
3:15	3,2,1 Liftoff! (FR)

Thursday - March 5th

9:20	Our Place In Space: Jupiter and Saturn
10:15	3,2,1 Liftoff! (FR)
11:00	Sky Stories: Winter Legends


1:50	3,2,1 Liftoff!
2:30	No Escape: The Science of Black Holes
3:15	Backyard Wilderness

Friday - March 6th

9:20	Beyond the Sun
10:15	Our Place In Space: Ice Giants
11:00	3,2,1 Liftoff!


1:50	Our Place In Space: Jupiter and Saturn
2:30	3,2,1 Liftoff! (FR)
3:15	Mission: Discovery

Saturday - March 7th

9:20	3,2,1, Liftoff!
10:15	Sky Stories: Winter Legends
11:00	Amazon Adventure


1:50	No Escape: The Science of Black Holes
2:30	3,2,1 Liftoff! (FR)
3:30	Our Place In Space

Sunday - March 8th

9:20	3,2,1 Liftoff! (FR)
10:15	Mission: Discovery
11:00	Antarctica


1:50	Our Place In Space: Jupiter and Saturn
2:30	3,2,1 Liftoff!
3:30	Sky Stories: Winter Legends

MARCH 11 – 22

Wednesday - March 11th

9:20	Sky Stories: Winter Legends
10:15	One World, One Sky
11:00	Our Place In Space: Jupiter and Saturn


1:50	3,2,1 Liftoff!
2:30	Mission: Discovery
3:15	Backyard Wilderness

Thursday - March 12th

9:20	Our Place In Space: Jupiter and Saturn
10:15	3,2,1 Liftoff!
11:00	Sky Stories: Winter Legends


1:50	Backyard Wilderness
2:30	No Escape: The Science of Black Holes
3:15	Amazon Adventure

Friday - March 13th

9:20	Amazon Adventure
10:00	Our Place In Space: Jupiter and Saturn
10:40	3,2,1 Liftoff!
11:20	No Escape: The Science of Black Holes
1:20	Antarctica
2:00	Mission: Discovery
2:40	Beyond the Sun
3:20	Sky Stories: Winter Legends

Saturday - March 14th

9:20	Antarctica
10:00	Mission: Discovery
10:40	One World, One Sky
11:20	Sky Stories: Winter Legends
1:20	Backyard Wilderness
2:00	Our Place In Space: Jupiter and Saturn
2:40	3,2,1 Liftoff!
3:30	Sky Stories

Sunday - March 15th

9:20	Amazon Adventure
10:00	Our Place In Space: Jupiter and Saturn
10:40	3,2,1 Liftoff!
11:20	Sky Stories: Winter Legends
1:20	Antarctica
2:00	Our Place In Space: Jupiter and Saturn
2:40	Beyond the Sun
3:20	Sky Stories: Winter Legends

Monday - March 16th

9:20	Antarctica
10:00	Mission: Discovery
10:40	One World, One Sky
11:20	Sky Stories: Winter Legends
1:20	Backyard Wilderness
2:00	Our Place In Space: Jupiter and Saturn
2:40	3,2,1 Liftoff!
3:20	No Escape: The Science of Black Holes

Tuesday - March 17th

9:20	Amazon Adventure
10:00	Our Place In Space: Jupiter and Saturn
10:40	3,2,1 Liftoff!
11:20	No Escape: The Science of Black Holes
1:20	Antarctica
2:00	Mission: Discovery
2:40	Beyond the Sun
3:20	Sky Stories: Winter Legends

Wednesday - March 18th

9:20	Antarctica
10:00	Mission: Discovery
10:40	One World, One Sky
11:20	Sky Stories: Winter Legends
1:20	Backyard Wilderness
2:00	Our Place In Space: Jupiter and Saturn
2:40	3,2,1 Liftoff!
3:20	No Escape: The Science of Black Holes

Thurday - March 19th

Daytime:

9:20	Amazon Adventure
10:00	Our Place In Space: Jupiter and Saturn
10:40	3,2,1 Liftoff!
11:20	No Escape: The Science of Black Holes
1:20	Antarctica
2:00	Mission: Discovery
2:40	Beyond the Sun
3:20	Sky Stories: Winter Legends

Evening:

5:20	Backyard Wilderness
6:00	Our Place In Space: Jupiter and Saturn
6:40	3,2,1 Liftoff!
7:20	Sky Stories: Winter Legends

Wednesday - March 20th

9:20	Antarctica
10:00	Mission: Discovery
10:40	One World, One Sky
11:20	Sky Stories: Springtime, Storytime
1:20	Backyard Wilderness
2:00	Our Place In Space: Jupiter and Saturn
2:40	3,2,1 Liftoff!
3:20	No Escape: The Science of Black Holes

Wednesday - March 21st

9:20	Antarctica
10:00	Mission: Discovery
10:40	One World, One Sky
11:20	Sky Stories: Springtime, Storytime
1:20	Backyard Wilderness
2:00	Our Place In Space: Jupiter and Saturn
2:40	3,2,1 Liftoff!
3:20	No Escape: The Science of Black Holes

Wednesday - March 22nd

9:20	Amazon Adventure
10:00	Our Place In Space: Jupiter and Saturn
10:40	3,2,1 Liftoff!
11:20	Sky Stories: Winter Legends
1:20	Antarctica
2:00	Our Place In Space: Jupiter and Saturn
2:40	Beyond the Sun
3:20	Sky Stories: Springtime, Storytime

Important Information

LOCATION

Discovery Centre is located at 1215 Lower Water St., Halifax.
We can be found between The PIER and Bishops Landing.

PARKING & TRANSPORTATION

Parking is available at the Indigo Parking in front and across from The PIER, behind the Westin Hotel, and Cunard Residences (1325 Lower Water Street). On the weekend only, parking is available across the street from Discovery Centre at the Nova Scotia Power parking lot. For hourly rates and parking locations, click here.

If opting to take Halifax Transit, Discovery Centre is located on Route 29 (Barrington).

CAFÉ

Bird’s Nest Café is located on Level 3 and is open to all visitors. Here, you will find light snacks, sandwiches, and caffeinated and uncaffeinated beverages, all sold separately from admission.

Did you know? Discovery Centre Members receive a 15% discount at the Cafe.